The Federal Trade Commission's move to outlaw these clauses in contracts could affect millions of Americans. But litigation against the ban is already in motion.

Ethan Campbell of Stones River Wealth Management in Woodbury, Tenn., is the latest to join $31.5 billion Private Advisor Group.

Brian Hughes has had a 30-year career in financial services, most recently as founder and president of wealth management consultancy Hughes Growth Strategies.

While corporate pension plans have adopted alternative investment options, such as private equity and credit, 401(k) plan managers face big obstacles to accessing the space, Cerulli survey shows.

If the SEC approves mutual fund/ETF dual shares, it might bring a big pivot for the RIA industry.

The IBD has deployed about $400 million in capital across 27 deals since launching the liquidity and succession program.  

Tru will operate as a separate entity from Sanctuary, maintaining its brand and leadership team.

The Atlanta-based RIA will acquire the $300 million AUM Money Advisor Group.

The program builds on the expertise of Caliber Wealth Management, which merged with Diversify earlier this year.